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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.07, 3,262.41 and 1,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.07, 3,262.41 and 1,316.38 is: 1,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.07 : 3,262.41 = 1,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.07/3,262.41 = 1,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.07x = 3,262.41 × 1,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.07x = 4,294,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,548.38/2,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.59

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